A South Carolina woman is facing two counts of cruelty to children for what allegedly happened at Sandhills Middle School in Gaston, S.C. on Thursday.

26-year-old Janeen Suzette Clark was booked on Saturday on the misdemeanor charges. Clark is accused of restraining two students by putting tape on one student’s mouth, and allowing another student to tape the second victim to their desk chair, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office. Both victims allegedly had their hands bound with tape as well.

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“We dispatched a team of investigators to look into this situation as soon as the school made us aware of it on Thursday,” said Sheriff Jay Koon. “Our investigation is ongoing and we’re still talking to those who were involved.”

Clark was working in the classroom as a substitute teacher. She was later released from custody on her own recognizance.

In South Carolina, a cruelty to children charge is punishable by a fine of up to $200, or up to 30 days in jail.